FY'26 Winter-Spring Internship - Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Company: Arizona Commerce Authority
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Arizona Commerce Authority
(ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with
a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy. The
ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy:
recruit, grow, create – recruit out-of-state companies to expand
their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow
their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with
entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and
businesses in targeted industries. FY'26 ACA Innovation and
Entrepreneurship Internship (/Winter/Spring Program) Program
Overview Are you a college student looking to gain valuable,
real-world experience while contributing to impactful projects? The
Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has opened our FY'26 Internship
Cohort (Fall-Spring Program) ! This internship program is designed
to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in a
professional office environment. Our program intends to provide
meaningful learning opportunities in Innovation and
Entrepreneurship. ACA Interns will actively contribute to projects
that align with their areas of academic interest and career
aspirations while developing transferable workplace skills.
Internship Program Details Location Phoenix, AZ – onsite, with some
remote work on as-needed basis Internship Dates January 2026
through June 26, 2026 Schedule Part-time; average 20 hours per
week; maximum 29 hours per week Pay $18 per hour undergraduate
student; $21 per hour graduate student Eligibility Requirements
Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an
accredited university. Must be able to commit to work onsite (no
remote option) for 20–29 hours/week; October 2025 through June
2026. Demonstrated interest in one of the opportunities described
below. Proficiency in MS Office Suite; some roles will require
advanced skill in Excel and/or PowerPoint. Organized, professional,
and eager to learn! Application Instructions To apply, you must
submit: Resume Cover letter is REQUIRED explaining: Why do you want
this internship at our agency? The area or discipline you are most
interested in (Operations, Small Business, Grants & Opportunities,
or Entrepreneurship & Innovation). What skills or experiences do
you hope to gain from this opportunity? Our selection process will
include a virtual screening and an in-person interview. The target
start date for this internship is anticipated 01/15/2026.
ENTREPRENUERSHIP & INNOVATION We are looking for a dynamic and
passionate intern to join our team and work closely with our
business plan competition, the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC),
and support our statewide deal room, DealHaus, to enable angel and
venture capital investments. This internship offers an exciting
opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the world of venture
capital and startups. The ideal candidate should have a solid
understanding of venture capital, exceptional communication skills,
strong analytical experience with a bend towards data analysis, and
have a strong passion for startups.
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